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The Trinamool Congress leader stressed that if the EVM randomisation process is “done properly,” then there is no substance to these allegations
TMC National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee. (PTI file photo)
TMC National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Monday slammed those questioning the integrity of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), stating that if they have anything, they should “show a demo” of their claims to the Election Commission of India (ECI).
Abhishek, the MP from West Bengal’s Diamond Harbour, did not specifically name Congress or its leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, in his remarks. He further said that simply “making random statements” would not achieve anything.
Speaking to the media after attending the Winter session of Parliament in New Delhi, the Trinamool Congress leader stressed that if the EVM randomisation process is done properly and the booth staff conduct thorough checks during mock polls and counting, then there is no substance to these allegations.
“If still someone feels that EVMs can be hacked, then they should meet the Election Commission and show how EVMs can be hacked,” he noted.
#WATCH | Delhi: On J&K CM Omar Abdullah’s reported statement on Congress’s EVM allegations, TMC MP and party National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee, says “The people who raise questions on EVM, if they have anything then they should go and show a demo to the Election… pic.twitter.com/oXJYr09s0u— ANI (@ANI) December 16, 2024
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Abhishek’s comments came a day after Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister and National Conference (NC) leader Omar Abdullah also rejected Congress’ doubts over the reliability of EVMs.
Abdullah, while speaking to news agency PTI, pointed out the contradiction in Congress’ stance, stating, “When you get a hundred plus members of Parliament using the same EVMs, and you celebrate that as sort of a victory for your party, you can’t then a few months later turn around and say… we don’t like these EVMs.”
It is worth noting that both TMC and National Conference are part of the Opposition alliance, INDI bloc, led by Congress.
Congress has raised concerns over the reliability of EVMs, especially following its defeat in the Haryana and Maharashtra Assembly polls, and has called for a return to paper ballots.
(With inputs from PTI)
